LabKey Sample Manager makes it easy to manage samples, storage, data collection, and workflows in a small or medium size lab environment. Learn more about the features and capabilities of Sample Manager on our website.

This topic details changes and enhancements in each release as a guide to help users track changes.

Release 21.9, September 2021

• Edit sources and parents of samples in bulk
• View all samples (and aliquots) created from a given Source
• Lineage graphs changed to show up to 5 generations instead of 3
• Redesigned job overview page

Release 21.8, August 2021

• Aliquot views available at the parent sample level. See aggregate volume and count of aliquots and sub-aliquots.
• Find Samples using barcodes or sample IDs
• Import aliases for sample Sources and Parents are shown in the Sample Type details and included in downloaded templates.
• Improved interface for managing workflow jobs and templates.

Release 21.7, July 2021

• Sample actions can be initiated from Freezer views
• Sample actions can be initiated from Source detail views

Release 21.6, June 2021

• Create Aliquots of samples singly or in bulk
• Create and manage Picklists of samples to simplify operations on groups of samples
• Track movement of storage units within a freezer, or to another freezer
• Minor change in freezer editing behavior that the hierarchy is initially collapsed.

Release 21.5, May 2021

• Copy a Freezer definition
• Samples and Sources can include images and other file attachments

Release 21.4, April 2021

• Barcode generation for Samples
• When inferring fields to create Sources, Sample Types, and Assay Designs from a spreadsheet, any "reserved" fields present will not be shown in the inferral, simplifying the creation process
• When importing data, any unrecognized fields will be ignored and a banner will be shown
• On the main menu, "My Assigned Work" has been renamed "My Queue"

Release 21.3, March 2021

• A new Tube Rack type of freezer storage unit has been added
• Derive samples from one or more parent samples
• Pool multiple samples into a set of new samples
• The field editor offers a new "Summary" view

Release 21.2, February 2021

• The field editor now includes checkboxes to enable deletion of multiple fields and export of subsets of fields.
• Background Import:
• Removal of previous size limits on data import
• Progress reporting for asynchronous imports
• In-app Notifications when background imports are complete

Release 21.1, January 2021

• Freezer Management
• Match your digital storage to your physical storage
• Store and locate samples with ease
• Monitor usage and capacity in graphical dashboards
• Track volume, freeze/thaw counts, and comments during check in/out events

Release 20.12, December 2020

• Detailed audit logging now shows only what has changed when data is updated.

Release 20.11, November 2020

• Batching of creating samples and sources, enabling selection of "just created" items.

Release 20.10, October 2020

• Integration with BarTender to print labels.

Release 20.9, September 2020

• A new tutorial is available to help you get started with a new/empty instance of sample manager. Try it here: Tutorial: Learn Sample Manager
• Label colors are shown in the samples section of the main dashboard.
• In anticipation of future support for Freezer Management, underlying functionality like the ability to access storage locations from the main menu have been added.

Release 20.8, August 2020

• Sample Types can have custom Label Color assignments to help users differentiate them. (docs)
• In anticipation of future support for Freezer Management, underlying functionality like the ability to see the storage location of a sample has been added. These facilities are not yet visible in the application interface.

Release 20.7, July 2020

• Improved search experience. Filter and refine search results. (docs)

Release 20.6, June 2020

• Bug fixes and small improvements

Release 20.5, May 2020

• Use Sample Timelines to track all events involving a given sample.
• Detailed audit logging has been improved for samples, under the new heading "Sample Timeline Events."
• Sample Types can be created by inferring fields from a file, or by defining fields manually. Source types offer the same convenience.
• Editing of sample parents is now available.
• The definition of Sample Types can now include "Source Alias" columns, similar to parent aliases already available.

Release 20.4, April 2020

• The creation interface for Sample Types has been merged to a single page showing both properties and fields. This makes it easier to create naming expressions that use fields in your Sample Type.
• Define Sources for your samples. The source of a sample could be an individual or a cell line or a lab. Tracking metadata about the source of samples, both biological and physical, can unlock new insights.

Release 20.3, March 2020

• Samples can be added to a workflow job during job creation. You no longer need to start a job after selecting samples of interest, but can add or update the samples directly within the job editing interface.
• Removing unnecessary fields is easier with an icon shown in the collapsed field view.

February 2020

• LabKey Sample Manager is Launched!